To avoid tolerance associated with continuous use of nitrate patches, the client should be advised to:

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To avoid tolerance associated with continuous use of nitrate patches, the client should have a 'nitrate-free' time from the patches for about 12 hours each day. This means that the patches should be removed for a specified amount of time each day to allow the body to recover and minimize the risk of developing tolerance to the effects of the patch. Only applying the patches in the morning and evening or only at bedtime may not provide a sufficient break in nitrate exposure, while only applying them when symptoms appear may lead to inadequate symptom control.

To Avoid Tolerance Associated with Continuous Use of Nitrate Patches